Tennessee basketball loses exhibition game to Duke 103-64

Tennessee basketball fell 103-64 to Duke in an exhibition game on October 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Coach Rick Barnes expressed disappointment in the team's performance, citing a lack of defensive effort and cohesion. Tennessee's roster was impacted by injuries and eligibility issues, with key players, including Tyler Lundblade and Terrence Hill Jr., unavailable during the game. Barnes noted that the team needs to improve their rebounding and defensive toughness before the regular season opener against Wofford on November 3. Hill suffered an ankle injury during the game but the severity has not yet been determined.

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